Ishikawa ToyonobuJapanese, 1711–1785Standing Geisha
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Where is “Standing Geisha” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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About the work
A geisha holds a practice book for a narrative musical (joruri) in her left hand and a plectrum (bachi) for playing the shamisen in her right hand. She is on her way to her music lessons. This joruri was first performed at the Nakamura theater in 1744. The crest (mon) on the geisha’s boldly patterned kimono depicts the character some, which was perhaps part of her name.
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- Accession number
- 1925.2254
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
